On this first Monday of 2019, let's discuss money.
My money goal this year is to save $2500 to pay for our trip to Fredericksburg this fall. I am participating in the Wicked Wine Run and want to have enough saved to pay for our motel room for the long weekend in cash as well as our three times a day restaurant meals during the trip. Plus extra dollars for souvenirs, wine, and whatever else … [Read more...]

I am learning that to have purpose does not mean to constantly be on the go. Purpose is also knowing when to rest and re-charge your batteries. Slow down and relax. Taking a day to yourself and allowing the day to happen without a regimented to-do-list.
I am trying to getting over being sick. I can't force the issue and I can't barrel ahead as if I am not exhausted and completely wiped out from … [Read more...]

Backstory...
So, I've gone from determined to focus to halcyon to balance to brave.
Looking back on 2018, brave was a good word for me. I was brave in ways that I didn't realize. I quit a job and started a new job.
2019's word came to me when I was writing the previous post. Everything I was writing/thinking lead me to my word of 2019.
This bible verse is a reminder that His purpose is … [Read more...]

In 2018, I joined RocksBox and added a whole bunch of jewelry to my collection. In 2019, I'm thinking that I will be adding more Scentsy to my life. No, I'm not joining another direct sell thingy. I'm going to support my friends who sell BUT I love the scents and want my home to smell - well, homey - and welcoming. And not like a herd of tiny dogs and a cat live here.
In addition to wanting to … [Read more...]

Adhere to blogging schedule and daily topics.
Post daily.
Share posts to fb and insta.
Sew more. Does not appear to be a blog goal but is because sewing is creative just as blogging is.
Accept human failures but continue to try harder to be best version of self.
Posted on Instagram 12.29.2018 … [Read more...]

Scan over the list. Bookmark this page. Print out this list for yourself. I did. Ü
Thanksgiving is in a week. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Christmas is a month and ten days away. MERRY CHRISTMAS! … [Read more...]